As part of our assessment process, it is highly likely that we will utilise additional third-party applications, such as Street View and satellite imagery of the specific area in question. This advanced technology provides our case assessment team with a significantly enhanced understanding of the surroundings and any developments that may have occurred previously.
During the assessment, we may arrive at one of the following conclusions:
Firstly, are there any grounds for appeal?
Secondly, there may be options to either appeal the case or submit a revised application for a modified or lesser scheme.
Thirdly, a revised or lesser scheme may be the most favorable path forward, as the likelihood of success for an appeal appears minimal.
Lastly, we may conclude that a further similar application or appeal is not a viable option at the proposed site.
This assessment is completely free of charge! To qualify for our Free No Obligation Consultation, you must have had a planning application recently refused within the last 12 weeks for a householder appeal, or within 6 months for all other types of applications. It's important that the decision notice has been issued by the Local Authority. If you are still waiting for your decision notice or if your case has not yet been determined, it will be handled differently, as you may have the option to appeal for non-determination. Please refer to our non-determination section on our website for guidance related to cases like this.
If we identify a viable option to proceed, we will inquire whether you would like a detailed written proposal. We consistently offer a written proposal to every client who expresses interest. This ensures you can make a well-informed decision based on the evaluation options provided by our team.
The written proposal will not only outline our proposed fees but also offer comprehensive details regarding the assessment process and the necessary steps required to proceed with the appeal.
It is crucial to recognise who will be responsible for making the final decision on the appeal. This role is held by The Planning Inspectorate, which is essentially a government department. This process transfers the decision-making authority away from the local authority planning officer.
We invite you to fill out our quick enquiry form. We kindly ask you to provide a few essential details including your name, a contact number for us to reach you regarding the assessment, and your email address to confirm the assessment in writing. Additionally, please let us know who your local authority is and the planning reference for your case so that we can easily retrieve the relevant details. You are also welcome to share any extra information if you wish.
Once you have filled out the form, a member of our new case assessment team will reach out to you to schedule the assessment at a time that works best for both parties. We cannot provide a cost estimate for an appeal until we have thoroughly assessed your case, as every situation is unique and evaluated on its individual merits. After the assessment is complete, we will be happy to send you a written proposal document, should you wish, allowing you to make a well-informed decision.
